Sex, Maracas & Chihuahuas(2016)
Sexo, maracas y chihuahuas
A documentary about the incredible life of the musician Xavier Cugat
Sex, Maracas & Chihuahuas Synopsis
A joyful tale filled with music. The rise of radio. The jazz big bands. The legendary clubs and ballrooms. The soundtracks of the great musical films and TV shows. Sex and romance, gangsters, luxury cars and palm trees. From Barcelona to New York, with a stop in Cuba. The birth of Las Vegas. The sound of the maracas. Chihuahuas everywhere. The incredible life story of Xavier Cugat (1900-90).
Sex, Maracas & Chihuahuas (2016) is a documentary and music film directed by Diego Mas Trelles, released on May 2, 2016 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars Chucho Valdés, Isabel Coixet, Javier Gurruchaga and Óscar Gómez. Viewers rate it 4.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Diego Mas Trelles
- Writers:
- Diego Mas Trelles
- Producers:
- Albert Solé
- Cinematographer:
- Raúl Cuevas
- Production:
- Minimal Films, TV3, TVE
- Status:
- Released
Sex, Maracas & Chihuahuas Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Chucho Valdés
Chucho Valdés
as Self - Musician
Isabel Coixet
as Self - Filmmaker
Javier Gurruchaga
as Self - Musician
- Óscar Gómez
Óscar Gómez
as Self - Musician
Jesús García de Dueñas
as Self - Film Historian
Román Gubern
as Self - Film Historian
- Eduard Fornés
Eduard Fornés
as Self - Book Editor
- Alex Zara
Alex Zara
as Self - Musician
Joana Biarnés
as Self - Photographer
Nina Agustí
as Self - Singer
- Joan Valls
Joan Valls
as Self - Hotel Manager
Xavier Cugat
as Self - Musician (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Diego Mas Trelles, written by Diego Mas Trelles, produced by Albert Solé.
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Sex, Maracas & Chihuahuas Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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Sex, Maracas & Chihuahuas – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Sex, Maracas & Chihuahuas online?
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Sex, Maracas & Chihuahuas (2016) is available to stream on Filmin. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Sex, Maracas & Chihuahuas?
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The main cast of Sex, Maracas & Chihuahuas (2016) includes Chucho Valdés, Isabel Coixet, Javier Gurruchaga, Óscar Gómez and Jesús García de Dueñas. The film was directed by Diego Mas Trelles. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Sex, Maracas & Chihuahuas released?
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Sex, Maracas & Chihuahuas was released on May 2, 2016 and runs for 1h 28m.
Is Sex, Maracas & Chihuahuas worth watching?
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Sex, Maracas & Chihuahuas (2016) holds an average rating of 4.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.